Misaki Town Job Opening 2018

Misaki Town Full Time ALT Position

This opening is for a full-time position as an assistant language teacher (ALT) in Misaki Town, Okayama Prefecture starting April 2018, with the initial contract finishing at the beginning of March 2019.

Misaki Town has had a fruitful sister-city relationship with Thames in New Zealand for many years. During this time they have had 3 representatives from New Zealand every year to be their ALTs. With the new school year starting in April, Misaki Town is looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and fun new teacher from New Zealand to join their education program to take the role of a teacher going back to NZ!

The placement will be in Elementary Schools and Junior High Schools across Misaki Town, where the ALT will assist as a team teacher and help plan English lessons under a schedule created by the Board of Education. As well as teaching English lessons, you may also be asked to participate in other school activities such as clubs, cleaning of the school and cultural festivals.

Position Benefits

A furnished apartment with fully-subsidized rent

Car Rental organized at affordable rates

A portion of utilities subsidized

Full Training and Support from Local Coordinator

Overseas Applicants

A portion of air fees to Japan reimbursed

Pick up from Kansai Airport

Japanese language training

Position Conditions

Contract Dates

April 2018 ~ March 2019
1 Year Contract

Contract Dates

April 2018 ~ March 2019
1 Year Contract

Base Salary

¥220,000 ~ ¥240,000 p/m
Depends on Exp.

Base Salary

¥220,000 ~ ¥240,000 p/m
Depends on Exp.

Work Times

Monday to Friday. 8:00am to 5:00pm

Work Times

Monday to Friday. 8:00am to 5:00pm

Transportation Costs

Covered at a certain rate per month

Transportation Costs

Costs covered at a certain rate per month

Position Requirements

Be a native speaker of English, or have acquired an education in English for at least 12 years.

Completed a University Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in English countries.

Must be currently residing in Japan or have immediate plans to relocate to Japan.

Have a strong interest in Japanese culture and language and be able to connect with Japanese people.

Must have a valid visa status that allows you to live and work in Japan (Sponsorship available)

Must have a valid driver’s license and car to commute to schools every day.

Prefer to have conversational Japanese skill.

Prefer to have at least one year of ALT English teaching experience at Elementary school, Junior High school, High School, or Kindergarten

Relocation

Candidates living in or willing to relocate to Misaki Town will be given priority.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa applications and renewals are available.

About Misaki Town

Misaki Town is located in the center of Okayama Prefecture in the Chugoku region of Japan. A serene, peaceful and traditional agricultural town with a population of approximately 14,000 people. Surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests, Misaki Town is an untouched area of natural beauty perfect for a country boy or girl that loves the outdoors.

For many years Misaki Town and Thames in New Zealand have shared a sister-city relationship conducting student and cultural exchanges. The most recent being students from Thames visiting Misaki in 2017.